Latest firmware--Where is wireless option? I upgraded fine, but adding an Wireless N Adpater to a USB port on the Asus doesn't give indication of the network being found. I should note that the same adapter works fine on my WDTV Live. Where did the change occur as noted in the original poster's update report...is there a clue in the software?Thx! Latest firmware--Where is wireless option? I upgraded fine, but adding an Wireless N Adpater to a USB port on the Asus doesn't give indication of the network being found. I should note that... » Read More Latest firmware--Where is wireless option? I upgraded fine, but adding an Wireless N Adpater to a USB port on the Asus doesn't give indication of the network being found. I should note that the same adapter works fine on my WDTV Live. Where did the change occur as noted in the original poster's update report...is there a clue in the software?Thx! « Show Less
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I haven't hit a loser with either ASUS player while WDs aren't so friendly. I haven't used it for music yet, so I don't know if it reads the playlists straight up. I haven't tried .isos as others have recommended, but it plays mkv and the variety of avis just fine. I have the WD Live and Mini, too, and I think I'm growing to like the ASUS products for the ease of use, variety of file formats, and more visible fonts (I even set up the R1 for my 82-year old father, and plug in soccer games for him when I get them). Thx for the google suggestion.
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what about the tv stations? where are they from? are they watchable? enjoyable?
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look for "1.21n oops firmaware" on google, you know it´s your friend.I´m getting mine(R1) in a few days, i´m waiting for it. so how does it work? is there a movie file that doesnt play?can it reproduce music playlists?
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there was a mistake. I remember asus uploaded a firmware that wasn´t for the R1 but instead for the AIR version. google is your friend and it will help you find it, many people upgraded it and got the wireless option, the very same that you´re asking for; the problem is that some people got bricks or problems for using that firmware. also you should try and see if other wlan sticks function
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I have an AIR (R3) and R1. The AIR is fine in terms of wireless and the newest update with the additional features. The R1, since it wants to be hardwired to a network, is what I was hoping to make wireless. That's why I'll probably use a bridge.
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Very much around the world. There are 100 stations, most of which work, and most of which are from Asia. There is a decent variety of other places where they speak English, French, or Spanish, but not the larger assortment that the WD Live has. It's always fun to surf through them all, though.
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Hmmm...I have the Air so I have (and did install) the R3 update to that. I don't know that I want to chance bricking the R1, so I'm back to trying a bridge. There's no USB port for the WLAN access point, so I don't know of any other way to bring the signal to the box.Thanks very much for your response.
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you have the AIR then?well then you don´t need any WLAN usb stick because it has the chip onto the board. you just need a router and connect it to your network.edit: remember this is a "forum" for the R1, not the AIR. one important difference between the R1 and the AIR version is that the R1 doesnt have the wireless option built in. the AIR version does.what many people did was what I told you in the first post. the owners of the AIR version dont have to worry about how to enable to connect wirelessly, it already has it!
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I just got mine today, and it worked immediate on v2.0.1, but I upgraded to the latest version on the website as of 3/8/2015 (2.0.7) and it would no longer connect to my router.... it would say it was trying to connect but never would. I downloaded 2.0.1 which was what mine came to me on, and it worked correctly again on that version. I would say generally to anyone looking at this product, try it out of the box, and if it does everything you need it to do, then don't upgrade the firmware.
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Yes I have! I have a 6 year old Netgear router (need to get a newer one) and a $30-40 CISCO USB wireless adapter plugged into the WD Media Player. My computer is in the back of the house connected to the router/internet.My video streams perfectly, no skipping or buffering, just continuous uninterrupted streaming. I don't know what I can say to help.. You tried the automatic detection? Must be that your network has an issue. Is the YouTube software working but not able to see files on your computer?
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thats good to hear. thank you!UPDATE: I have now received my ASUS UL-20 and i can confirm that there are no wi-fi problems. i have a very strong signal that has not dropped once.
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I don't know if there is firmware update available. I am using it as a repeater so I can use the lan port for a desktop computer without wireless.
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The wireless was a problem but now it is solved! Go to windows update and press custom. There is Atheros update there that solves the problem. Everyone is making this out to be a deal breaker but after updating with this I can go more than 35 feet from the hot spot and get "Very Good" reception.
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Honestly to tell you, this RT-N65U is not very good product. It's not better than the 56U rather than the Gigabit, USB3 support. I haven't tried the USB hub, but I don't think it's ever worked. My suggestion to you is to save your money to buy different brand...Asus is never a networking company. I will never buy a wireless from Asus again!
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So, just to understand because I tried two USB n adapters on mine then took it back to BB.You are up and running wireless using the AirLink?Cool! I'll go get the unit again.
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It works great with Ubuntu 14.04 LTS. I did a fresh install of Ubuntu while this wifi USB stick was plugged it. I did the install with a hardwire connection to the Net and had it install the updates which include some wifi support. After completing the install and updates, I unplugged the CatX cable from the PC and Ubuntu immediately found the ASUS wifi adapter and I connected to my wireless network without issue.
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What the others are saying. I was unable to find a software update online, so I had to run a wired connection to the TV set to update. I too am having WiFi issues, and the software update did not help. I've tried two access points without success. I'm going to try a third AP sometime today. Regardless of the outcome, I have a Sharp Tech scheduled to come out on Wednesday.
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There were 3 items in device manager that I HAD to install from the cd. First was the LAN drivers which without I couldn't even connect to the internet (I have a LAN cable into a wireless receiver). After that it was the SM Bus (?) and the Wifi (I think, it showed up as yellow ? with the name 'network connection' or something in device manager). I tried downloading from the Asus driver section for the board but no joy, had to use the cd.
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Hi JORGE , I hope your having a good day. To Answer your question, Click on "settings" Do you see "Wireless & Networks"? The top one is "Wi-Fi, just make sure that this is "ON". To the right, the box will show you all the available, wireless networks. I hope this helps. John
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Hi Syed,I could do the update & have the latest 2.3.4 version & it rocks !! How is the wifi issue you had earlier ? Did it get resolved ?Regards,Hemant
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Sorry, Douglas, I have the wireless disconnected as it is connected via Ethernet cable. I'm out of town and can't check on it.
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My refurb was a revision 1 which was important to me since I needed to install DD-WRT. Make sure everything works properly right away, though, since I ended up with a weird one--it works with the included LAN cable in the WAN port, but not with any other cable I've tried since. Refurbs can be odd birds and hiding places for trouble.
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C.Tortora, what wireless adapter did you get, if you don't mind me asking? I think the only option for the DMP-BD70V is an ethernet wireless adapter. Any recommendations?
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just got the 8000, but need the samsung wireless adapter, no one on the web or local town has it. all listed as unavailable or out of stock, are they in the process of changing it?